Residence Life

KAROLINA DREHER
Director of Residence Life
610.796.8218
karolina.dreher@alvernia.edu

As the Director of Residence Life, Karolina oversees the Office of Residence Life and supervises the professional, graduate staff, and undergraduate staff. Karolina joined the Office of Residence Life September of 2005. She came to Alvernia University from Cedar Crest College, where she worked for two years as the Residence Life Coordinator and Coordinator of International Programs and Diversity. Prior to working at Cedar Crest College, Karolina was a Resident Director at The College of New Jersey. Karolina has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Arts in Student Personnel Administration from New York University.


DAVID STUART
Director of Community Standards, Associate Director of Residence Life
610.796.5508
david.stuart@alvernia.edu

Dave is a professional staff member who joined the Office of Residence Life in June 2007. Before joining Alvernia University's community, Dave was a Resident Director at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. Prior to Rowan University, Dave attended Salisbury University in Maryland. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Chemistry and a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration.

CHRISTOHPER OTTEY
Assistant Director of Residence Life
610.568.1475
christopher.ottey@alvernia.edu

Chris is a professional staff member who joined the Office of Residence Life in June 2009. Before joining the Residence Life team at Alvernia University, Chris was a Resident Director at Shippensburg University, in Shippensburg PA. Chris did both his undergraduate and graduate work at Shippensburg University where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Science in Counseling with a focus in College Student Personnel.

SHANNON MERKEY
Housing Assistant
610.796.8320
shannon.merkey@alvernia.edu

Shannon joined the Alvernia community in 2003. As Housing Assistant of the Office of Residence Life, Shannon has many responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to: answering questions and addressing concerns of students as well as parents, weekly occupancy reports, and overseeing the daily office operations. Shannon is currently continuing her education here at Alvernia University. Shannon has two lovely daughters and enjoys spending her time in her hometown of Kutztown, PA.

DON BRENNAN
Resident Director - First Year Halls
610.796.5500
Donald.brennan@alvernia.edu

Donald is a professional staff member who joined the Office of Residence Life in August 2011. Before joining the Alvernia University community, Donald was a Graduate Hall Manager at Clarion University in Clarion, PA. He completed his undergraduate work at Millersville University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Communication in 2009. Recently, he completed his graduate studies at Indiana University in Indiana, PA where he obtained a Masters of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education in 2011. Donald oversees freshmen housing in Clare and Veronica Halls.

ROBIN SHUGLIE
Resident Director – Upper Class Halls
610.796.5500
robin.shuglie@alvernia.edu

Robin joined the Alvernia University residence life team in August 2011.  Robin received her M.Ed. degree in Student Affairs from The University of California, Los Angeles where she also worked in the Office of Judicial Affairs.  Before attending graduate school Robin completed her undergraduate degree in Law and Communications from Point Park University.  Currently Robin works with residents residing in Judge Hall, Assisi Hall, Siena Hall, Francis Hall, Anthony Hall, Zygmunta and Pacelli Hall. 

Questions?
Contact the Residence Life Office at (610) 796-8320, located in Veronica Hall